The Shocking Blue rose (KORblue) is a highly fragrant, award-winning floribunda rose introduced by Kordes in Germany in 1974. Renowned for its unique, large, vivid lavender-blue to magenta-purple flowers, this 80-120 cm shrub offers a strong, sweet scent, high disease resistance, and continuous blooms from June until frost.
Key Characteristics and Information:
- Color and Appearance: The blooms are a striking blend of deep lavender, violet, and lilac, often with a darker, purplish-red reverse. The flowers are large (10-11 cm diameter), high-centered, and appear in clusters of 3-5.
- Fragrance: It is famous for a powerful, intense, and sweet tea fragrance.
- Growth Habit: The plant is compact, bushy, and upright, growing to a height of 80–120 cm and a width of 60–70 cm. It is generally very healthy with good disease resistance.
- Uses: Due to its sturdy stems and long-lasting nature, it is excellent for cut flowers and as a focal point in garden borders or pots.
- Care Tips: Prefers full sun to partial shade (at least 6 hours of sunlight) and thrives in rich, well-drained soil.
Often used in luxury bouquets and weddings, the Shocking Blue rose brings a touch of mystery and romance to both gardens and floral designs.
